acanthelle field guide

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⊱ bodies
⊱ tails
⊱ manes
⊱ beards
⊱ horns
⊱ habitat

𝓐canthelle are an elusive creature, dwelling the heart of the wilderness, away from human civilization. While any individual is instantly identifiable as part of the species, there exists significant genetic variety. Horns, tails, and hair type are the most common variable traits.

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𝓜ost commonly observed, though that itself is a rare occurrence, to be living in solitude. Although, family bands and large herds have been witnessed, as well. Acanthelles display great intelligence and emotional capability. This researcher even stumbled upon what appeared to be a therapy session between unicorns, though the greatest piece of evidence to this was a pair of glasses on the therapist's forehead. They were human and therefore served no purpose, as they sat well above the eyes. Curious indeed.

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𝓢mall muzzles, long legs, and dainty hooves distinguish acanthelle from other equine species. In addition to the horns, of course.

𝓦hile the musculature and overall build of the acanthelle seem to be uniform throughout the species, there is a notable difference in feathering length at the fetlock area. No observable behavior related to trimming or grooming. The variations appear to be genetic.

basic

light

draft

long

silky

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𝓓uring certain parts of the year, acanthelle adapted to the season appear more frequently. There aren't major differences, usually, to the species as a whole, but they're notable enough to deserve a special page in the guide.

winter event

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𝓣ails vary in length and texture, such that it appears it serves no preferable purpose between fly protection or heat retention. The dock varies greatly in length, ending either partway down the hindquarters or all the way down to the fetlock. Hair may be silky, straight, or curly. Hair length seems to be genetic, as well, since no trimming behaviors have been observed.

plume

tuft

medieval

curly

straight

long

short

bob

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𝓐n acanthelle's mane is usually the first feature one notices; they present a lot of personality. Thickness, length, and texture vary greatly across the species.

windswept

silky

curly

medieval

full

lion

long

brushed

short

standing

sheared

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𝓝ot every acanthelle has a beard, though most do. Most of the beard growth is under the chin or up to the jaw, though it has been observed to trail down the neck.

loose

curled

warlock

philosopher

scruff

full

chin

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𝓔very acanthelle has a horn, regardless of what it looks like. Most commonly, they grow from the forehead, but any horn on the face appears to qualify the specimen to the species. A broken horn found on the ground, likely the result of an accident as fighting is unusual within the species, reveals that the horn is comprised as most other species are: keratin surrounding a bone core.

narwhal

long

spiral

crescent

twirl

spinal

broken

stub

rhino

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𝓘f there is one thing to be said of the acanthelle, it is that no other species would stand a chance in a game of hide and seek. Acanthelle prefer remote locations well beyond human occupation, and are exceptionally elusive. Being nimble and clever allows them to navigate difficult terrain.

mountains

cave

waterfall

forest

field

lavender

beach

winter

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𝓐canthelle appear to enjoy the four seasons for similar reasons to humans. There are certain locations they only seem to inhabit during a specific time frame.

pumpkins
october